With a priceless collection at stake...Is everything for the taking?
It had taken centuries for Max Bannister’s family to acqui... read full description
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Jul 28, 2011
Once A Thief is a read made interesting because of its characters. Kay Hooper weaves a story that has very real characters, all of them well-etched. Though the synopsis on the back on the book says it's Quinn and Morgan's story, it's the tumultuous relationship between Wolfe and Storm (both human characters, of course. Don't get thrown off by the names!!) that rules the story.
Quinn and Morgan meet a few times and there's a surprise at the end of the book, but their relationship will probably be More...
Quinn and Morgan meet a few times and there's a surprise at the end of the book, but their relationship will probably be More...
Apr 08, 2008
Gina
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Originally, I had purchased the second novel, Always a Thief, in hardcover for a really great deal - $5(CDN) brand new, straight from Coles. It sat on my TBR shelf for nearly a year because i have this incurable need to read series' and such books in order.
I finally managed to get my hands on this one without needing to order it, then felt this urgency to read it.
And I'm glad I did!
I thought the characters genuine and intuitive. I'm still trying to decide whic More...
I finally managed to get my hands on this one without needing to order it, then felt this urgency to read it.
And I'm glad I did!
I thought the characters genuine and intuitive. I'm still trying to decide whic More...
Nov 17, 2011
Marla
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Sep 05, 2011
Kat
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I found this book during a recent used bookstore excursion, and it came home with me because I've owned the sequel for years and enjoyed it. So little is resolved in this book, however, that I'm not sure it was worth the bother. This book and its sequel really should have been published as one novel, as this book is mostly setup for the next one.
Jun 30, 2011
Kerry of Musings of a bookworm
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OK I only got as far as page 40 of this book and I have found I am not interested in any of the people and really dont care if the nice jewellery get stolen or not. I think some of it is that I have the large print version and it makes the book feel slower in pace but the end result is the same, I give up.
Jan 05, 2010
Kemi looves 2 read
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I guess I'm simply used to the books by Kay Hooper which are thrillers/suspense with her psychic investigators. I found the story line in this book to be a bit busy, drawn out and confusing - an unstoppable cat burglar, interpol, thievery, romance, blackmail, etc in San Fran. I skipped some parts just to see how it ended.
Jul 30, 2011
Melody
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this book and Always a Thief were redone from 4 of her Loveswepts. I liked those a whole lot better than this and Always a Thief. If you can find all the books in the orginal series Men of Mysteries Past, it better.
Jul 16, 2011
So far, I had a few chuckles. I cannot wait to see what happens with the romance between Quinn(cat burglar)and Morgan(director of valuable collection). Plus there is a sequel-Always a Thief. Ready for the next.
Aug 30, 2009
Joe
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Very Good; wealthy man decides to put art collection on display to draw in master criminal; security team prepares and deals with threats, including that of a suave burglar.
Apr 19, 2011
Lisa
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Quick easy read. Different than the Bishop series, which I love. Good characters, story development. Really like the Quinn character. Ready to read the sequel!
Jan 06, 2009
Sara
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A fun romp with some definite reaches when it comes to plausibility. A cat burglar and a museum collection chief... a match made in heaven?
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May 21, 2010
Patricia
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An odd who done it. I liked the characters and the storyline but not sure I would try and find the sequel to see what happens next.
Sep 10, 2009
Sara
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I really enjoyed this book, so much in fact, that I went back to the library to get the next book "Always a Thief". Great read!
Feb 11, 2011
ChampagneL8T
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Great Book. 1st in the thief series. Minor Characters in this book appear in the 2nd installment "Always a Thief"
Jul 28, 2009
Kayden
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This was an awesome first half to the of the Quinn books. Only superceded by Always a Theif, another great read
Mar 11, 2009
Ginny
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A confused story line about a unstoppable cat burglar, Interpol, and thiefery in San Fransicso.
Sep 13, 2010
Laura
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Dec 25, 2010
I've read most of this one through ILL and the hqn's that this series is based on.
Aug 13, 2008
Sierra
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awesome book. This is the first book about a mysterious Art thief, Quinn who's talent at art heists rivals none. A public exhibition of a famous art collection is a trap for quinn. The book takes place weeks before the art arrives at the exhibit as the security is beinf beefed up. The book ends, leaving me wanting to read the next one. Kept me reading and interested. Would read it again and recommend it.
Mar 07, 2008
Jacki
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Kay Hooper rocks! I loved the characters and the story as well. Loved how it just flowed into the next book, Always a Thief, hoping that this is going to be a trilogy!
Sep 30, 2008
Carrie (elphaba)
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Quinn is so great. I couldn't wait to see what happened next. Well written, good twists, and great characters.
Sep 30, 2008
Rosie
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Loved the characters. Story was fast moving couldn't put it down.
Hope she continues this series.
Hope she continues this series.
Oct 28, 2008
Michele
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This is quite a bit different than the Bishop ones. I just wish she would finish
the series!
the series!
Sep 04, 2008
Jessica
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This book is more about the romance story than about any sort of mystery. I didn't dig it.
Feb 12, 2012
